Passive verb forms are used to say what happens to people and things. Note all verbs can have passive forms. Passive structures are impossible with intransitive verbs because they do not have objects. Some transitive verbs are also not used in the passive.
This grammar exercise tests your understanding of passive structures.
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate passive form.
Answers
1. She likes being looked at.
2. The table was broken up for firewood.
3. The roof was being repaired by the masons.
4. This bag is made of leather.
5. The walls are still being painted.
6. Their house has been sold.
7. The contractor said that the project would be finished by Monday.
8. These tablets must be taken with food.
9. The parcel was sent by courier yesterday.
10. Your life will be changed by this book.
11. This should have been done last week.
12. I was shocked by his attitude.
